It’s only a matter of time before children will stay home alone, whether it’s been carefully planned or the result of an unexpected circumstance. An expert explains how you can ensure that your child’s first experience home alone goes well.

You love that your kids are active in the summer, but are concerned about dehydration. Here are three ways you can ensure that your kids get enough fluids without focusing on plain water.

Our registered dietitian gives tips on how to limit added sugars from your child's diet.

Straightforward solutions to make school mealtime a nutritious success from a registered dietitian.

One emergency department doctor shares his perspective on trends he's watching as legal marijuana becomes more prevalent in Massachusetts.

This Halloween, make sure to avoid the scares that require a trip to the emergency room. Here's how ghouls and goblins of all ages can stay safe.

Bob and Donna Pineau and the South Shore VNA Parent Child Health team will be honored at the 7th annual Luminaria on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 6 p.m. at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy. Learn more about the event and its honorees!

The HPV vaccine is important to your child’s future health, but fewer than half of all kids receive it. Learn why you should discuss it with your pediatrician.

A Licensed Clinical Psychologist shares what parents should know about Neflix's "13 Reasons Why" and how to use the show to start a meaningful conversation with kids.